Definition

A dish from Southeast Asia made of marinated meat, poultry, or seafood that is grilled on skewers and often served with peanut sauce.

Example

We enjoyed delicious satay with peanut sauce at the restaurant.

Conversation

Have you ever tried satay from that new restaurant downtown?

No, I haven't! What is it like?

It's delicious — they serve skewers of marinated meat with peanut sauce.

That sounds amazing! We should definitely go there together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'satay' originates from Malay/Indonesian 'sate', which refers to skewered and grilled meat. It describes a dish that consists of pieces of meat that are grilled on skewers.

Memory Tip

Think of the Malay word 'sate' for skewered meat to remember that 'satay' refers to this delicious grilled dish.

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